Power Strike II/GG Aleste II (GG, 1993)
Graphics-9.5 Sound-8.5 Control-9 Challenge-8 Story-4
Level Design-8.5 Frustration-8.5 Fun-8.5 Originality-6
Overall Score-8.5
+
Intense and varied action
Good weapons system (easier to catch power ups this time)
Fun rail shooter bonus stages
Great bosses overall
Mini-bosses
Smart bombs
Lots of sprites on screen with little slowdown
Difficulty options
Respawn on the spot with a downgraded special weapon
-
Sprite flicker & (minor) slowdown
Trial & error (enemies attacking quickly from behind and spraying bullets)
Fewer weapons than in some other Aleste games (only 4)
Speed is only adjustable before playing
Level Design-8.5 Frustration-8.5 Fun-8.5 Originality-6
Overall Score-8.5
+
Intense and varied action
Good weapons system (easier to catch power ups this time)
Fun rail shooter bonus stages
Great bosses overall
Mini-bosses
Smart bombs
Lots of sprites on screen with little slowdown
Difficulty options
Respawn on the spot with a downgraded special weapon
-
Sprite flicker & (minor) slowdown
Trial & error (enemies attacking quickly from behind and spraying bullets)
Fewer weapons than in some other Aleste games (only 4)
Speed is only adjustable before playing